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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 9:05 pm
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Originally Posted by AC898
Looking at in-app Y menu as eup looks unlikely

Does anyone know the story behind the “tuna sandwich and cookie” as snack in Y? Did Jerome Ferrer suggest this? Is it as awful as it sounds?!
Sometimes on a TPAC, I sneak back to premium economy galley that separates the cabin from J, and if available, I grab one the sandwiches, which are in quarters, The AC sandwich often gets dried out after an hour or two of sitting out. Unlike BR and TG, who's sandwiches are usually "fresh" tasting, the AC variety do not have the crust cut off. Unfortunately, I think the caterers use a "salad creme" type of dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip) because there is a noticeable amount of sugar. I still prefer a stale tuna sandwich to the soggy hot sandwich with melted greasy cheese that AC can offer as a snack in J.
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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 8:20 am
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Originally Posted by Admiral Ackbar
Any experience with these dishes out of LHR? Leaning sea bream but butter chicken could be decent as well.
I heard this second hand from a friend who flew LHR-YYZ - but heard that LHR has decent Indian catering.
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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 3:04 pm
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I just got an email from T&T with an announcement that it will introduce a new rice cracker snack mix on all Asia-bound flights (2 varieties: one for economy passengers and one available in business class).

Not sure if it's a rebranding of an existing product or something wholly unique to AC. Probably a combination of the two.

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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 7:46 pm
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Originally Posted by TTC900Rocket
I just got an email from T&T with an announcement that it will introduce a new rice cracker snack mix on all Asia-bound flights (2 varieties: one for economy passengers and one available in business class).

Not sure if it's a rebranding of an existing product or something wholly unique to AC. Probably a combination of the two.

https://www.tntsupermarket.com/eng/a...ource=Sendgrid
Perhaps this will address nutgate on TPAC flights.
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Old Feb 3, 2026 | 12:03 am
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Originally Posted by Far Siren
Perhaps this will address nutgate on TPAC flights.
sounds like they might’ve replaced cashews and almonds with a higher mix of cheaper rice crackers… nutgate continues!
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Old Feb 4, 2026 | 7:49 pm
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Originally Posted by TTC900Rocket
I just got an email from T&T with an announcement that it will introduce a new rice cracker snack mix on all Asia-bound flights (2 varieties: one for economy passengers and one available in business class).

Not sure if it's a rebranding of an existing product or something wholly unique to AC. Probably a combination of the two.

https://www.tntsupermarket.com/eng/a...ource=Sendgrid
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Old Feb 4, 2026 | 11:36 pm
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AC550 YVR-LAX tonight, I preordered the sweet & sour pork, what a joke, pork was tender but nothing resembling a sweet & sour pork, maybe 2 or 3 tiny pieces of onion in the sauce that was more of a tomato ketchup with vinegar. Service was almost nonexistent with no drink refills offered until after the prepare for landing announcement. 3.5 cashews in an otherwise bowl full of almonds. Piss poor business class service overall. Way better experiences in united, Alaska and American last year.
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 2:27 am
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Originally Posted by tobegold
AC550 YVR-LAX tonight, I preordered the sweet & sour pork, what a joke, pork was tender but nothing resembling a sweet & sour pork, maybe 2 or 3 tiny pieces of onion in the sauce that was more of a tomato ketchup with vinegar. Service was almost nonexistent with no drink refills offered until after the prepare for landing announcement. 3.5 cashews in an otherwise bowl full of almonds. Piss poor business class service overall. Way better experiences in united, Alaska and American last year.
Sounds about right.

If you go in with low expectations you are less likely to be disappointed.
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 8:51 am
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Originally Posted by Admiral Ackbar
Any experience with these dishes out of LHR? Leaning sea bream but butter chicken could be decent as well.
I'm flying Sunday with the same menu and will report back on the curry. The Brits have a long history of making great curries; but this is on an AC budget.
If you fly before me please let me know your thoughts on your choice.
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 8:54 am
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 11:26 am
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Originally Posted by TTC900Rocket
I just got an email from T&T with an announcement that it will introduce a new rice cracker snack mix on all Asia-bound flights (2 varieties: one for economy passengers and one available in business class).

Not sure if it's a rebranding of an existing product or something wholly unique to AC. Probably a combination of the two.

https://www.tntsupermarket.com/eng/a...ource=Sendgrid
Since November last year from MNL. No more nuts RT
Been going on since late last year from MNL.
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 2:41 pm
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Originally Posted by TTC900Rocket
I just got an email from T&T with an announcement that it will introduce a new rice cracker snack mix on all Asia-bound flights (2 varieties: one for economy passengers and one available in business class).

Not sure if it's a rebranding of an existing product or something wholly unique to AC. Probably a combination of the two.

https://www.tntsupermarket.com/eng/a...ource=Sendgrid
I had the pleasure of the mix on my flight in December and it was a nice change. It was served in the same bowl as the nuts. It included 1/2 of a cashew.
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 4:11 pm
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Originally Posted by Transpacificflyer
I had the pleasure of the mix on my flight in December and it was a nice change. It was served in the same bowl as the nuts. It included 1/2 of a cashew.
That's the best cashew / almond ratio reported so far!
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Old Feb 6, 2026 | 10:06 am
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Okay first time ever on AC from SFO to YVR and though it didn’t look very good I actually quite enjoyed the sweet and sour pork.



Bear in mind I am used to British Airways - no business class seat, no starter, no nuts, no IFE, no pre-order, no hot towel. So for me, this was an insanely good short hop, the crew were friendly and I was kept topped up on my gin and tonics.

The bar did close early though. About 35 mins to landing they came around with plastic cups - usually on BA I’d grab a new drink for landing but they had closed already. That aside, I’m finding it humorous to see the complaints from regular users of AC!
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Old Feb 6, 2026 | 10:34 am
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Originally Posted by Coffeemadman
Okay first time ever on AC from SFO to YVR and though it didn’t look very good I actually quite enjoyed the sweet and sour pork.

Bear in mind I am used to British Airways - no business class seat, no starter, no nuts, no IFE, no pre-order, no hot towel. So for me, this was an insanely good short hop, the crew were friendly and I was kept topped up on my gin and tonics.

The bar did close early though. About 35 mins to landing they came around with plastic cups - usually on BA I’d grab a new drink for landing but they had closed already. That aside, I’m finding it humorous to see the complaints from regular users of AC!
The 'last pour' seems to be highly dependent on the FA on any given day in my experience. Some are more than happy to give you one more as the Captain is announcing '30 minutes to landing', saying no problem that they'll just have to bring it in a plastic cup while others say 'no booze for you!!'. Like all things AC, YMMV!
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